HogNose Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Now this is what I call a promotion. :applause: http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSN2249853620080523 Buy a car, get a free gun Fri May 23, 2008 11:06am EDT By Carey Gillam KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A Missouri car dealer said on Thursday sales have soared at his auto and truck business since launching a promotion this week that promises buyers a free handgun or a $250 gas card with every purchase. Max Motors, a small Butler, Missouri dealership that has as its logo a grimacing cowboy wielding a pistol, has sold more than 30 cars and trucks in the last three days, far more than its normal volume. And owner Mark Muller credits his decision to start offering buyers their choice of a $250 gas card or a $250 credit at a gun shop. "This thing has taken off. Sales have quadrupled," said Muller. The store sells both used and new vehicles including General Motors and Ford products. Every buyer so far "except one guy from Canada and one old guy" has elected to take the gun, Muller said. Muller recommends his customers select a Kel-Tec .380 pistol. "It's a nice little handgun that fits in your pocket," he said. Muller said the promotion was inspired by Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, who is vying with Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic nominee for the presidential election in November. "We did it because of Barack Obama. He said all those people in the Midwest, you've got to have compassion for them because they're clinging to their guns and their Bibles. I found that quite offensive." "We all go to church on Sunday and we all carry guns," said Muller. "I've got a gun in my pocket right now. I have a rifle in my truck. We've got to shoot the coyotes out here, they're attacking our cows, our chickens. We're not clinging to nothing. We're just damn glad to live in a free country where you can have a gun if you want. This is the way it ought to be." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 hell ya!! i bet crime goes down there. if everyone has a gun who are you gonna rob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This way you dont have to worry about being car jacked. Say hello to my little friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Haha! That's AWESOME...providing the dealer recognizes the rules of lawful distribution of a firearm. I might just get next car from this dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I get to ride shotgun!!! Ugh. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipJackSkin Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Uhhhgg I saw this story on the news earlier. Gas or a gun which would you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Uhhhgg I saw this story on the news earlier. Gas or a gun which would you choose? Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Uhhhgg I saw this story on the news earlier. Gas or a gun which would you choose? gun..cuz you can get all the free gas you want then.. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Haha! That's AWESOME...providing the dealer recognizes the rules of lawful distribution of a firearm. I might just get next car from this dude! if you read the story [/pedantic tone], he was actually giving $250 credit to buy a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDRedskinsFan Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 gun..cuz you can get all the free gas you want then.. :laugh:ROFLMAO!!!Seriously though, wish they did something like this in Maryland, provided it isn't held in Baltimore City. In that case I'd want the gun mailed to me before I go to the dealership to pick up my car, or I may never leave.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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